There are some circumstances in which it would be more convenient to hire the services of a mover when you would like to transport a motorcycle. The instances in which hiring motorcycle shipping services is the best choice include:

When a motorcycle event is scheduled to take place and participants need their bikes to be safely handled and shipped to the location of the event in good time.

When a bike has been salvaged.

When a bike is inoperable.

When a bike has been purchased and the seller provides delivery as part of the after-sales service.

When a bike cannot be used as a means of transport due to adverse weather conditions or poor road conditions.

Different methods we can use to ship your motorcycle

The following are the methods that we use to ship your motorcycle:

Shipping via water, which is good for overseas shipping but slower and cheaper compared to shipping via air.

Shipping via rail, which is a convenient in-land shipping option in which delays are not experienced.

Shipping via road, which is the most common in-land shipping option.

Shipping via air, which is the most reliable yet the most expensive shipping option.

How to prepare your motorcycle for shipping

Preparation of your bike for shipping is an important stage of the process because this will ensure that you have taken preventative measures to avoid the occurrence of any accidents while your bike is in transit. This stage will include the following activities:

Taking your bike to professionals who can do maintenance checks on it.

Washing your bike so as to remove dirt and debris.

Checking the engine and the level of the fluids.

Checking the tire pressure.

Disabling the alarm system.

Disconnecting the battery and draining the fluids in case you will be using the crated shipping option.

Securing the fragile parts of your motorcycle.

Confirming that the level of the gas does not exceed ¼ of the tank capacity.

What to look for in a motorcycle shipping company

The following are the aspects that you need to be on the lookout for as you do the search for a motorcycle shipping company: